The Rosebank Distillery, often described as the ‘King of the Lowlands,’ has a rich history that dates back to 1798 when distilling in the area first commenced. The distillery was officially named Rosebank and became operational in 1817, likely owing its origin to the opening of the Forth and Clyde Canal in 1790.

However, the story of Rosebank Distillery on its present site in Falkirk began in 1840, when James Rankine acquired the maltings of the Camelon distillery. He established the distillery in this small town adjacent to Falkirk, creating a whisky that would become the beating heart of the Scottish town.

Rosebank Distillery Ltd was formed in 1894, and in a significant shift in the industry, it was among the companies that amalgamated in 1914 to form the Scottish Malt Distillers.

Despite its success, the distillery faced hardships and was mothballed in 1993. Much to the delight of Lowland whisky fans, Rosebank was reopened in 2021 and has since released several expressions, including a 30 Year Old.

This expression, however, is a little more of a mystery. It seems that this Rosebank 17 Year Old was released only as a miniature. The only other full-sized bottle of 17 Year Old Rosebank that I can find by Cadenhead was 54.2% ABV. This one is 46% ABV.